Lightning bolt endangers sixteen in two town houses
A fierce storm struck the Southeast area as a lightning bolt hit 1618 E Washington Street and then 1620, endangering sixteen people across two double houses. The blast knocked a ceiling into a tub, shocked Mr Cody, tore into the Gleason living room, and caused widespread damage including broken roofs and power outages. No one fatally injured, but injuries varied from minor to severe shocks.
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The
Public Service Co
Washington St
1618
Charles Kennedy
Ray Cody
Ray Cryer
Joseph Gleason
Davenport
Mr. Gleason
Unclaimed Dividend Checks At Closed Will County Bank
J W Turner receiver for Will County National Bank reports 15 percent of cash due to 5 400 depositors totaling over 283 000 dollars remains unclaimed seven days after notice. Fewer than 2700 depositors have appeared. bank lobby is nearly deserted as liquidation proceeds and funds move to Joliet National Bank to be liquidated. Depositors urged to claim checks immediately.
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J. W. Turner
Pepoi Will County National Bank
Joliet National Bank
Turner
Will County Bank
June records show weak start for marriages in Joliet
June 1 attendance at Joliet County Clerk Al Delander’s office yielded no local marriage license applicants, only a Chicago couple. Last year on the same day five locals sought licenses and three from out of town. June 1931 issued 102 licenses, prompting Clerk Delander to note a tough pace to beat last year.
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Joliet
al Delander
Chicago
Delander
Union Barbers to Reorganize Local Union Meeting
Joliet master and journeymen barbers will meet at Alpine Hall Monday evening to reorganize the local union.
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Union Barbers
Alpine Hall
Joliet
Barbers’ Union
Beeson Divorce Case Sets High Alimony Record
The Beeson divorce case in Will county sets a new alimony benchmark with Paul O. Beeson ordered to pay $400 monthly for year one, $300 for year two, and $225 thereafter. Mrs Minnie L Beeson won custody of their 14 year old daughter after desertion charges leading to the decree.
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Will County
Beeson
Paul Wunder
Paul O. Beeson
The
Ruberoid Co
St. Louis
Minnie L. Beeson
Frank L. Hooper
De La Salle to Stage Annual Class Play
De La Salle High School presents The Whole Towns Talking a three act comedy by the senior class in De La Salle auditorium on Sunday afternoon and evening. The show aims to surpass last year's fine presentation.
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Mother Carey
Rachel Ridgway
William Pettigrew
Edward Camp
Albert Krusémark
Frank Session
Klusman Parks
Marcus Bluth
Viola Beltzner
Harriet Munch
Mary Elizanee Eres
Harriet Switzer
Dorothy Mortvedt
Helen Allan
Kenneth Timm
de la Salle Auditorium
de la Salle High School
Murder trial resumes for Frank Schanda in Frankfort
Additional testimony in the murder case of Frank Schanda, 29, of Chicago, charged with killing an elderly oil station attendant in January, was set for today in circuit court.
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Frank Schanda
Chicago
Frankfort
Derby Winner Ticket Holders Share $150000
Anxious cablegram from London puts Frank Gundelach 76 of Sterling Ave among 28 winners of a $150000 pool from April fifth Derby. The horse with 100 to 6 odds won the Epsom Derby last Wednesday, a 21-horse field. Winners are worldwide and claims must be checked before prize distribution.
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London
Frank Gundelach
Sterling Ave
Don
Gundelach
Local Nine to Play at Aurora Tomorrow
The Gerlach-Barklow baseball team travels to Fans Park in Aurora for a return game aiming for a second win over the Aurora Merchants. They previously triumphed 6 to 5 on Memorial Day.
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Aurora
Aurora Merchants
Gerlach-Barklow
Fans Park
Custer Denial Of Dry Candidacy Questioned In Will County
Omer N. Custer denied being a dry candidate for governor but supporters and associates in Will County campaign for the Republican nomination say otherwise. Len Small and Judge Henry Morner publicly declare liberal stances on wet and dry issues amid Joliet sentiment that a dry bid would likely fail.
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Omer N. Custer
Will County
Len Small
Henry Morner
Joliet
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Milton S. Johnston
A. C. Johnston & Son Company
A. C. Johnston
Russell McWilliam
Rockford
DE LA Salle
Epsom Derby
Custer
Rialto Theater
Clinton Sr
Chicago Street
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